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This series of video lessons will provide
students and instructors alike with a comprehensive
introduction to the fundamental techniques
for the drumset. Ranging from instrument selection,
tuning and technique to a discussion of musical styles,
fills and ensemble playing, Vic Firth artist and educator
STEVE HOUGHTON delivers
a essential guide for the young player and jazz band
director!

16:
Musical Styles, Part III: JazzSteve demonstrates how
to develop a swing style. Including a discussion
of setting the volume levels of the different
limbs, the triplet subdivision, traditional
grip and basic independence.

Additional
Reference:
Vic Firth Drumset PodcastThe most extensive collection of video performances and interviews
from drummers of all musical styles. A great resource for exposing students of
all ages and ability levels to the wide range of musical genres.

As band leader Houghton's discography includes: The Manne We Love:
Gershwin Revisited (TNC), All Things New ( Summit), the Steve Houghton
Quintet Live @ the Senator (Jazz Compass), Windsong (SHPERC Records),
Remembrances (Warner Bros.), and Steve Houghton Signature (Mesa-Bluemoon).
In total, Houghton attributes more than one hundred recordings to
his credit as a participating artist.

As a classical percussionist, Houghton has performed with the Boston,
and Philadelphia Pops orchestras, as well as the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
He frequently appears as a soloist with numerous orchestras and wind
ensembles throughout the world.

As an author, Houghton's publications boast more than thirty educational
books, videos and DVDs including Kid's Drumset Course, Essential
Styles- books 1 & 2 (Alfred ), The Ultimate Drumset Chart Reading
Anthology, Play and Teach Percussion (GIA) and The Drumset Soloist.
His latest project, Rhythm Section Workshop for Jazz Directors is
a DVD-book series that addresses the entire rhythm section.

Houghton is currently associate professor of percussion and jazz
at Indiana University-Bloomington, and is on faculty at the Henry
Mancini Institute. In addition to his academic duties, he presents
yearly clinics and masterclasses to students around the world.